Dr. Katie Miller attended East Tennessee State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in pre-med biology. After undergrad, she received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus; graduating with honors. In addition to the basic chiropractic program, Dr. Katie took extensive seminars to diversify her knowledge of the human body, nutrition, and chiropractic techniques. She is certified in the Webster Technique; a specific sacral adjustment to help facilitate a pregnant mother's pelvic alignment and nerve system function. She completed a 200-hour post graduate pediatric certification program through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Dr. Miller was awarded a designation of CACCP, standing for Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics.
Dr. Katie’s passion is providing life changing care to the whole family. She strives to be a resource of empowerment for the family unit. Her goal is to promote positivity and circulate love and good feeling to all she encounters. Dr. Katie provides a unique approach to holistic health care and utilizes specific cranial and spinal corrections to facilitate a healthy nervous system. Dr. Katie is one of few chiropractors that utilizes Chiropractic Cranial Technique and Visceral Manipulative Reflex Technique to treat her patients. Her goal is for all people to experience true health absent from disease through addressing the root cause of dysfunction.
Dr. Katie is a huge animal lover and has two Shetland sheepdogs, Gunner and Higgins. She loves to be outdoors, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping. She is an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and is happy to be a part of the Northern Pittsburgh community. Dr. Katie looks forward to helping you and your family.
Dr. Katie’s Hours
Mon: 11am-6pm
Wed: 9am-6pm
Dr. Megan Murdock earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College (now Northeast College of Health Sciences) in Seneca Falls, NY. Prior to attending chiropractic school, Dr. Megan earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest California). Dr. Megan maintains her Athletic Training certification in addition to her Chiropractic License.
Dr. Megan has a passion for caring for expectant mothers and athletes. She is certified by the ICPA in the Webster Technique, a chiropractic technique designed to optimize pelvic alignment and nervous system function during pregnancy. Her focus is to provide patients with appropriate care and information to enable peak health and function. Whether training for a sport, growing and birthing a child, navigating postpartum, or simply wanting to live day-to-day comfortably, Dr. Megan is here to support you.
When not in the office, Dr. Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and French Bulldog, exploring the food and fun that Pittsburgh has to offer!
Dr. Megan’s Hours
Tues: 9am-6pm
Thurs: 9am-6pm
Fri: 9am-2pm
“Hi, I am Dr. Deborah Nikolin! My husband, daughter and I recently moved back to the area after being away for 15 years. After practicing for 10 years in San Diego, we decided it was time to move to be closer to family for our daughter to grow up with cousins and a simpler way of life. I sold my practice in San Diego and we moved to the Pittsburgh area in June of 2023. I am so excited to be a part of Pura Vida Wellness, it is truly an honor! In my spare time I enjoy being outside with my family whether it be hiking, running, or sitting in the sun.. anything outside! When I'm not practicing chiropractic, you can find me teaching Stroller Strides with Fit4Mom, which is a mom and baby exercise class! I look forward to meeting you and serving you exceptional chiropractic care!”
Dr. Deb’s Hours
Mon: 11am-6pm
Thurs: 2pm-6pm
Vanessa Gangewere, LMT is a recent graduate of Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy in 2024. She is an advocate of holistic health care and was a Pura Vida patient before becoming a part of the team. Through her passion for massage, she strives to help others bring balance to their body, both physically and emotionally. This is why it is important to her to customize every session for her clients in a calm, peaceful environment. Some of her favorite modalities to work with are myofascial release, reflexology, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, deep tissue, and Swedish massage.
When she’s not in the office, you'll find her enjoying family time with her wife and pitbull puppy, making candles, baking, and gardening.
Vanessa’s Hours
Mon: 11am-6pm
Tues: 9am-6pm
Wed: 9am-6pm
Thurs: 9am-6pm
Fri: 9am-2pm
Our Practice Manager, Sara, started out as a patient of Pura Vida and jumped at the opportunity to work with our center. She has had an interest in holistic health for many years and loves working in our calm and positive environment. Outside of the practice, she enjoys hiking with her dog, bouldering, and slacklining.